How much does a Chief of Police make in Nebraska? The average Chief of Police salary in Nebraska is $112,200 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $105,900 and $119,000. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Chief of Police Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $100,164 NE March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $105,900 NE March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $112,200 NE March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $119,000 NE March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $125,191 NE March 26, 2024
25% $105,900 10% $100,164 90% $125,191 75% $119,000 $112,200 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Chief of Police responsibilities include police service planning, organizational development, personnel management, community policing, and community relations. Enforces the law on a town, city, or county level. Being a Chief of Police requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. May also be involved in administrative, financial/budgetary, and operations/labor relations tasks. In addition, Chief of Police typically reports to an elected official. The Chief of Police manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Chief of Police typically requires at least 10 years of law enforcement experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abie, NE Avg. Salary $109,538 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adams, NE Avg. Salary $109,538 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ainsworth, NE Avg. Salary $98,465 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albion, NE Avg. Salary $109,538 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alda, NE Avg. Salary $109,538 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, NE Avg. Salary $109,538 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allen, NE Avg. Salary $104,894 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alliance, NE Avg. Salary $110,014 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alma, NE Avg. Salary $109,538 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alvo, NE Avg. Salary $110,252 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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